I am excited!

zorba · 01-20-2011, 10:37 PM

A few of you may know I have been working on and off (more off than on), on a 750SF2 Laverda for a couple of years.
Well, it still ain't finished but it ran for the first time in about 25 years tonite

Still have to seal the tank, if the bloody weather will warm up a little, then a few minor bits and pieces and I may be able to ride!

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Hemibee · 01-20-2011, 10:58 PM

What year is it? Having any trouble finding parts?

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zorba · 01-21-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hemibee

What year is it? Having any trouble finding parts?

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It's a 74. A few parts are hard to source but Wolfgang Haerter out of Canada has pretty much everything, either new or used. He is also a good source of technical info, as is Scott Potter, the Laverda Guru here in the Hill country.

bmcdonau · 01-21-2011, 06:13 PM

Can't wait to see it finished.

man, i'd love Jota......

Rexter · 01-21-2011, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bmcdonau

Can't wait to see it finished.

man, i'd love Jota......

hard to believe that the jota comes from a combine

NitroRoo · 01-22-2011, 05:25 PM

Looking nice Zorba! Looks more like a bike than when I saw it in your garage over a year ago

zorba · 01-22-2011, 07:14 PM

I'd love a Jota too, but it would have to come in project form. Funny how you get near the end of a project and start to think about the next one. Just missed a 1969 Commando project but I'm sure something will come up.

zorba · 01-22-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NitroRoo

Looking nice Zorba! Looks more like a bike than when I saw it in your garage over a year ago

Speed has never been my strong point on projects....am surprised it's this far, as I got married, inherited a couple more kids and and moved house since I last saw you

How's that (future classic) Rex going?

Hairsmith · 01-22-2011, 07:38 PM

Fantastic Zorba !
About a month after getting the RS back on the road I took it on a 2,500 mile trip, And that was after a 1,000 mile weekend shake down ride. So where you planning to ride the Laverda ? I will admit the RS was only off the road six months.
I am looking forward to seeing it on the road this year.
We need to start working up a Vintage ride to Talamina ! Nothing like a bunch of vintage iron loaded down with camping gear and headed to the hill to make an adventure.

NitroRoo · 02-24-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by zorba

Speed has never been my strong point on projects....am surprised it's this far, as I got married, inherited a couple more kids and and moved house since I last saw you

How's that (future classic) Rex going?

It's running great. Close to 30k miles now. Only complaint I have is it eats tires for breakfast! Due for a new set, AGAIN

mlinkibikr · 02-25-2011, 10:00 AM

I followed a Laverda down Sonora Pass in California one afternoon years ago. A buddy of mine (he was a Brit too - what's with you Brits and Laverdas anyway?) was riding it and we were clipping along at a great pace. What a beautiful howl that triple made.

Hope you get it back on the road soon!

Dave

zorba · 02-25-2011, 12:19 PM

Dunno about Brits and Laverda's. Probably to do with the Slater Bros importers creating the Jota spec. I know back in the late 70's when I started riding, I couldn't afford one but Laverdas, Ducatis and Guzzis were the bikes to have! Had to make do with wobbly Kawasakis.

Anyway, she's ready for a shake down ride..........and I have a line on a Ducati 350 single for the next project

DaveC · 02-25-2011, 11:39 PM

No you tube video? I for one would like to hear it start, run and rev.

zorba · 03-02-2011, 04:57 PM

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No you tube video? I for one would like to hear it start, run and rev.

I'll get to that eventually, but am a little technically challenged. Won't actually rev that much as it had new rings so a little gentle running in is required first

Hemibee · 03-05-2011, 05:50 AM

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+1

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**Bob Dahringer** · 03-05-2011, 06:59 AM

Looking good. Congrats.

01-20-2011, 10:37 PM	#1
zorba Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sulphur Springs Posts: 109	I am excited! A few of you may know I have been working on and off (more off than on), on a 750SF2 Laverda for a couple of years. Well, it still ain't finished but it ran for the first time in about 25 years tonite Still have to seal the tank, if the bloody weather will warm up a little, then a few minor bits and pieces and I may be able to ride! IMG00102-20110111-0720.jpg

01-20-2011, 10:58 PM	#2
Hemibee Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Panorama Village Posts: 10,073	What year is it? Having any trouble finding parts? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tony *You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me.* 2004 KTM 450 EXC 2001 Triumph Tiger - "Black Betty" Texas Courthouses Photographed *"Male menopause is a lot more fun than female menopause. With female menopause you gain weight and get hot flashes. Male menopause - you get to date young girls and drive motorcycles."* John Wayne

01-21-2011, 06:13 PM	#4
bmcdonau Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Salado Posts: 3,460	Re: I am excited! Can't wait to see it finished. man, i'd love Jota...... __________________ Dennis

01-22-2011, 05:25 PM	#6
NitroRoo Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 623	Re: I am excited! Looking nice Zorba! Looks more like a bike than when I saw it in your garage over a year ago __________________ -Reuben ZRX 1100, KX450f

01-22-2011, 07:14 PM	#7
zorba Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sulphur Springs Posts: 109	Re: I am excited! I'd love a Jota too, but it would have to come in project form. Funny how you get near the end of a project and start to think about the next one. Just missed a 1969 Commando project but I'm sure something will come up.

01-22-2011, 07:38 PM	#9
Hairsmith Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nacogdoches Posts: 2,147	Re: I am excited! Fantastic Zorba ! About a month after getting the RS back on the road I took it on a 2,500 mile trip, And that was after a 1,000 mile weekend shake down ride. So where you planning to ride the Laverda ? I will admit the RS was only off the road six months. I am looking forward to seeing it on the road this year. We need to start working up a Vintage ride to Talamina ! Nothing like a bunch of vintage iron loaded down with camping gear and headed to the hill to make an adventure. __________________ Hairsmith 2000 R1150GS 1983 R100RS "Ride Hard, Eat Hearty, Be Grateful" -Alton Brown So, the moral of the story is, if you can ride, you won't worry about how tall it is. -gotdurt "A Camera And A Bike....What More Do I Need?" - Dutchinterceptor (TIRES Dutch You need new tires before you leave!)

02-25-2011, 10:00 AM	#11
mlinkibikr Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bellaire, Tx Posts: 1,165	Re: I am excited! I followed a Laverda down Sonora Pass in California one afternoon years ago. A buddy of mine (he was a Brit too - what's with you Brits and Laverdas anyway?) was riding it and we were clipping along at a great pace. What a beautiful howl that triple made. Hope you get it back on the road soon! Dave

02-25-2011, 12:19 PM	#12
zorba Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sulphur Springs Posts: 109	Re: I am excited! Dunno about Brits and Laverda's. Probably to do with the Slater Bros importers creating the Jota spec. I know back in the late 70's when I started riding, I couldn't afford one but Laverdas, Ducatis and Guzzis were the bikes to have! Had to make do with wobbly Kawasakis. Anyway, she's ready for a shake down ride..........and I have a line on a Ducati 350 single for the next project

03-05-2011, 06:59 AM	#16
Bob Dahringer Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sugar Land Tx /NY harbor Posts: 1,914	Re: I am excited! Looking good. Congrats. __________________ IBA #11610, AMA#485692 2013 Moto-Guzzi Stelvio NTX. "Sophia", named after another Italian beauty with big jugs.

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